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Politics

Week in politics: Biden tries to redeem debate performance at press conference

by Ron Elving, Scott Simon

4 min

Week in politics: Biden tries to redeem debate performance at press conference

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Middle East

Hezbollah spokesperson says the group doesn't want an all-out war in the region

by Jane Arraf, Scott Simon

3 min

Hezbollah spokesperson says the group doesn't want an all-out war in the region

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Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Colten Brewer, left, celebrates with Dansby Swanson after the Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-5 in a baseball game in Chicago, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Nam Y. Huh/AP/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: From dugout to dislocated, Chicago Cubs' latest injury saga

by Scott Simon

2 min

Opinion: From dugout to dislocated, Chicago Cubs' latest injury saga

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Europe

U.S. officials warn of Russia's sabotage operations in Europe

by Scott Simon

4 min

U.S. officials warn of Russia's sabotage operations in Europe

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Bags of Lay's chips sit for sale on a store's shelves.

PepsiCo said sales of its Frito-Lay snacks slumped in the most recent quarter as shoppers became more sensitive to rising prices. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Business

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way

by Scott Horsley

3 min

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way

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Sports

A day in the life of a baseball 'clubbie'

by Jeff Lunden

5 min

A day in the life of a baseball 'clubbie'

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National

How one woman moved from a domestic violence shelter to a home of her own

by Scott Simon

3 min

How one woman moved from a domestic violence shelter to a home of her own

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Media

Media coverage about the Biden campaign is largely focused on his fitness for office

by David Folkenflik, Scott Simon

5 min

Media coverage about the Biden campaign is largely focused on his fitness for office

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Animals

The newest lifeguards at a Maine beach are drawing attention

by Scott Simon

3 min

The newest lifeguards at a Maine beach are drawing attention

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Strange News

A tourist under attack in San Francisco was saved by an unlikely duo

by Scott Simon

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A tourist under attack in San Francisco was saved by an unlikely duo

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Music

Tiny Desk Contest finalist Ollela reflects on her entry 'Tea Kettle Tea'

by Scott Simon

5 min

Tiny Desk Contest finalist Ollela reflects on her entry 'Tea Kettle Tea'

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Politics

Why election polls don't seem to reflect the prevailing discourse

by Scott Simon, Domenico Montanaro

4 min

Why election polls don't seem to reflect the prevailing discourse

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Middle East

Iran will have its first reformist president in 20 years. What does he stand for?

by Scott Simon

6 min

Iran will have its first reformist president in 20 years. What does he stand for?

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Politics

Looking back at Wisconsin's long history with the Republican Party

by Chuck Quirmbach

4 min

Looking back at Wisconsin's long history with the Republican Party

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The Americas

Mexico City's water woes aren't going away with the arrival of rains

by Emily Green

4 min

Mexico City's water woes aren't going away with the arrival of rains

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Sports

Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, Major League Baseball

by Scott Simon

4 min

Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, Major League Baseball

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Space

Astronomers spot a mysterious black hole nestled in a cluster of stars

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

3 min

Astronomers spot a mysterious black hole nestled in a cluster of stars.

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An electric car and a plug-in hybrid car charge at a public charging station on October 12, 2019 in Berlin, Germany. Sean Gallup/Getty Images hide caption

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National

Biden faces criticism over his gas car ban. But he doesn’t have one

by Ximena Bustillo

4 min

Misinformation ads about electric vehicles are targeting voters in swing states

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Climate

Extreme temperatures are impacting rescue helicopters in California

by Scott Simon

3 min

Extreme temperatures are impacting rescue helicopters in California

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Books

NPR's Books We Love is back with more fiction recommendations

by Neda Ulaby, Christina Cala, Jennifer Vanasco, Andrew Limbong, Jeanine Herbst, Lauren Migaki

6 min

NPR's Books We Love is back with more fiction recommendations

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Middle East

Israeli military strikes humanitarian zone in Gaza, targeting Hamas leader

by Hadeel Al-Shalchi, Scott Simon

3 min

HAMAS LEADER TARGET

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Politics

Week in politics: Biden tries to redeem debate performance at press conference

Middle East

Hezbollah spokesperson says the group doesn't want an all-out war in the region

Simon Says

Opinion: From dugout to dislocated, Chicago Cubs' latest injury saga

Europe

U.S. officials warn of Russia's sabotage operations in Europe

Business

Food prices are no longer rising as much — but here's why it might not feel that way

Sports

A day in the life of a baseball 'clubbie'

National

How one woman moved from a domestic violence shelter to a home of her own

Media

Media coverage about the Biden campaign is largely focused on his fitness for office

Animals

The newest lifeguards at a Maine beach are drawing attention

Strange News

A tourist under attack in San Francisco was saved by an unlikely duo

Music

Tiny Desk Contest finalist Ollela reflects on her entry 'Tea Kettle Tea'

Politics

Why election polls don't seem to reflect the prevailing discourse

Middle East

Iran will have its first reformist president in 20 years. What does he stand for?

Politics

Looking back at Wisconsin's long history with the Republican Party

The Americas

Mexico City's water woes aren't going away with the arrival of rains

Sports

Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, Major League Baseball

Space

Astronomers spot a mysterious black hole nestled in a cluster of stars.

National

Misinformation ads about electric vehicles are targeting voters in swing states

Climate

Extreme temperatures are impacting rescue helicopters in California

Books

NPR's Books We Love is back with more fiction recommendations

Middle East

HAMAS LEADER TARGET

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